Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-06-09
Fa.hfon and Economr.


Every change of season brings new
pleasures and new cares As autumn
drops her royal robes of crimson and
gold, so we lay aside the garments and
customs that tended TO outdoor life,
and draw In our forcesfrom communion
with external nature. With many a
sigh over the pleasant associations Of
the summer, the hOusekeeper packs
away her muslIns, and shakes out her
woolens ready for the biting blasts of
winter. Thick curtains shut out the
wintry cold; warm rugs are spread be-
fore the glowing grate, and bits of
bright hangings, here and there, make
one forget the brown earth and gray
sky which accompany the shortening
days
The thrifty matron adapts her old
garments to new styles, and frequently
the last state of suit or cloak is better
than the first The addition of plain
coachmap's cape to outside tight-titting
garments, is universal. When made of
plush with cuffs to match. they give an
air of distinction to a Newmarket or
any long, tight-iitting cloak. The cape
will be useful for spring wear. detached
from the cloak, either made of plush or
the material of the dress. But few
hoods are seen except on children's
garments.
New wraps and cloaks are generally
dolman shaped with u tight-litling back
tied underneath. in front The back
may be either longer or shorter than
the loose hanging front Many are
weighted down with jet, which. in some
cases, covers the upper portion and
edges like Il coat of mail, ana is about
as heavy. Buttons on everything arc
large and pronounced; those on dress
skirts nearly us large us silver dollar,
with smaller, ones on the basque and
sleeves.
Jerseys are worn more than ever
but jerseys SO thick and close woven
and so richly trimmed that they have
lost their slouchy appearance. Ere
quently covered with iridescent beads
and braiding, they are generally finish
ed with Il highly trimmed vest of the
same material This vest may consist
of bright colored silk or braid arranged
horizontally or in lengthwise stripes.
Such jerseys are convenient for home
wear, with skirt of silk or wool which
has outlasted its basque. Tue Souyarofi
jacket is used IN the same manner. 1t
is made of any harmonizing or contrast
ing material, fastens with one button at
the neck, opens over Il full front of silk,
and is rounded off at the hips, with
basque back. 1t may be edged with
stitching, embroidery or galloon. and is
suitable for young girls and slender
forms,
Of dress materials there were never
greater varieties. Almost everything is
ribbed or in diagonals. tufts, cords,
figures or stripes, tho latter varying
from hair lines to two inches in width.
The alternate stripe has frequently
rough or plush surface, and constrast.
ing color, as dark blue with old gold or
dull yellow, red or wine and golden
brown. There was never better time
10 combine utility with beauty than the
present. The careful mother can take
the half-worn skirts of Nellie and Jen
nie and make them into pretty short
basques Or jackets, with plaits in the
back with any suitable trimming from
shoulder down the sleeve and around
the wrist. The striped skirt, made
perfectly plain or with side plastrons Of
the basque material, finishes the cos
tune at third of the expense of new
dress. This economical fashion is not
confined to misses, but is often used by
their mothers us well.- Hester M. Poole,
IN Good Housekeeping, Holyoke, Mass.